at Mercy Health Corporation (Mercyhealth) in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
In this position, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and quality of our point-of-care testing operations across the health system. Assure compliance with regulatory guidelines and maintain all required documentation related to quality assurance and point-of-care testing records. This position requires strong critical thinking, intra and interdepartmental communication, problem solving, and a strong attention to detail.
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Responsibilities
In addition to serving as technical resource for all point-of-care testing, a few additional Key Responsibilities will be:
Provide training for nursing and physician partners.
Maintain records of all training and competencies.
Maintain calibration and Quality Control for instrumentation.
Resource for preventative Maintenance & Advanced Troubleshooting.
Participate in the selection and implementation of point-of-care testing equipment to support facility needs
Education and Experience
1.Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology
Must be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications.
OR
2.Associates degree in Medical Technology AND MLT certification
Must be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications.
Certification and Licensure
1. MT/MLS Generalist Certification or Specialty Certification BB, C, H or M required within 12 months of hire.
OR
2. MLT Certification and 5 years of experience.
EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans.
